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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.80, 9,376.20 and 5,615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.80, 9,376.20 and 5,615.40 is: 8,398.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.80 : 9,376.20 = 5,615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.80/9,376.20 = 5,615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.80x = 9,376.20 × 5,615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.80x = 52,651,113.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,651,113.48/6,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,398.91

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